More than 300 people attended a meeting in Ankeny Thursday about a new proposed pipeline that will cross 18 Iowa counties.

More than 300 people attended a meeting in Ankeny Thursday about a new proposed pipeline that will cross 18 Iowa counties.

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Updated: 5:15 PM CST Dec 4, 2014

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WEBVTT More meetings today in Ankeny and Newton on that proposed pipeline through Iowa. KCCI's Mark Tauscheck is LIVE with more! There have been several of these meetings to discuss the pipeline - this is the first in the metro.almost 300 showed up - standing room only. 14 miles of this proposed 11 hundred mile long underground pipeline will go through the NE corner of Polk county most in the room fit into the category of landowners, construction workers or those concerned about environmental effects. First we heard from a member of the Iowa utilities board, who will approve or deny the permit for this pipeline likely next summerand also decide if this Texas company, Dakota Access, can use eminent domain if needed to acquire property. A spokesman for the pipeline company , Dakota Access, gave a presentation talking about everything from safety precautions to details of construction to economic impactThe Q and A portion just wrapped up and that's when we hear why some in the room are excited and some are angry. <"YOUR ANNUAL REPORT STRESSES ONE GOAL - HAVE AS YOUR GOALTO HELP SHAREHOLDERS - NOTHING ABOUT GOALS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OR THE PUBLIC GOOD." Negotiations with landowners can start immediately after these meetings are completeda public hearing will be held before use of eminent domain can be approved - details on when and where that will be still to come. Live in xx, Mark Tauscheck, KCCI 8 News, Iowa's News Leader.

300 attended Ankeny meeting on proposed pipeline

More than 300 people attended a meeting in Ankeny Thursday about a new proposed pipeline that will cross 18 Iowa counties.